Chris and James are joined by Madeline Kenney of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss how the Sky are adjusting to the Wubble, how James Wade will (probably) use his lineups this year, the league's plan to raise awareness around social justice, and what the Sky need from their youngsters to win the Finals this year. 

(Recorded on July 2) After it was reported that Jantel Lavender will not be traveling to Florida with the Sky this season, Chris and James discuss what losing her means for the team's chances of winning a championship and who will absorb Lavender's minutes. They also go back and forth on what Stella Johnson brings to the table after the Sky picked her up when Sydney Colson announced she tested positive for COVID-19. 

(Recorded on July 2) After it was reported that Jantel Lavender will not be traveling to Florida with the Sky this season, Chris and James discuss what losing her means for the team's chances of winning a championship and who will absorb Lavender's minutes. They also go back and forth on what Stella Johnson brings to the table after the Sky picked her up when Sydney Colson announced she tested positive for COVID-19. 

(Recorded on July 2) After it was reported that Jantel Lavender will not be traveling to Florida with the Sky this season, Chris and James discuss what losing her means for the team's chances of winning a championship and who will absorb Lavender's minutes. They also go back and forth on what Stella Johnson brings to the table after the Sky picked her up when Sydney Colson announced she tested positive for COVID-19. 

On June 24th, Chris and James discussed COVID-19's impact on Florida and the risk the league is taking in pursuing an abbreviated season (0:00-14:30), the loss of big names in the W, how others could follow and where the Sky stand in this format(14:30-28:00), the legitimacy of this year's championship, what a vaccine means for next season and privilege in health care (28:00-41:00). 

On June 24th, Chris and James discussed COVID-19's impact on Florida and the risk the league is taking in pursuing an abbreviated season (0:00-14:30), the loss of big names in the W, how others could follow and where the Sky stand in this format(14:30-28:00), the legitimacy of this year's championship, what a vaccine means for next season and privilege in health care (28:00-41:00). 

Before Matt Ellentuck joins The Skyhook, James and Chris reflect on George Floyd's murder and the change they want to see happen moving forward (0:00-38:30); Matt discusses his newsletter breaking down Diamond DeShields' game and how she can turn into a superstar (38:30-1:07:00) Matt, Chris and James go through their WNBA power rankings (1:07:05-1:48:00) Matt talks about staying sharp in a competitive sports journalism industry, how people can get into reporting on the WNBA and why fish are awesome (1:48:05-2:15:00) 

Before Matt Ellentuck joins The Skyhook, James and Chris reflect on George Floyd's murder and the change they want to see happen moving forward (0:00-38:30); Matt discusses his newsletter breaking down Diamond DeShields' game and how she can turn into a superstar (38:30-1:07:00) Matt, Chris and James go through their WNBA power rankings (1:07:05-1:48:00) Matt talks about staying sharp in a competitive sports journalism industry, how people can get into reporting on the WNBA and why fish are awesome (1:48:05-2:15:00) 

In the 17th episode of The Skyhook, Nick Niendorf of High Post Hoops joins James Kay to discuss Ruthy Hebard's fit in Chicago, surprises in the WNBA draft, Allie Quigley's HORSE performance, and more.

Note: This podcast was recorded on April 22

In the 17th episode of The Skyhook, Nick Niendorf of High Post Hoops joins James Kay to discuss Ruthy Hebard's fit in Chicago, surprises in the WNBA draft, Allie Quigley's HORSE performance, and more.

Note: This podcast was recorded on April 22